He's a good interviewer that brings on many interesting -- and sometimes controversial -- guests. I don't think he's a grifter. What's he selling other than his podcast?
He's not the devil some on here are painting him as. He's also not the media-deity many of his -- especially newer -- fanboys make him out to be.
For most of his career the majority of his fans have been left-leaning. This has obviously changed with his stances on covid and vaccines, bringing in a lot more right leaning folks. I believe it's caused a bit of a kerfluffle amongst the old and new fans.